SOUTHLAND SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19351, 11 December 1924, Page 10

SOUTHLAND SHOW.

PEOPLE’S DAY. GREAT DISPLAY OF HORSES. (Fbok Oxm Special Reporter.) INVERCARGILL, December 10. people’s Day at a Southland Summer Show is an institution. It is the clay of all clays in the year for those interested in rural pursuits, and it is an occasion of almost equal importance for the great majority of townspeople who take a pride in their province and what it produces. Today, in the perfect weather experienced. People’s Day could not be other than a magnificent success. The consensus of expert opinion is that the 1924 fixture in every detail surpasses any previous metropolitan effort. This is gratifying intelligence, indicating, as it does, the substantial progress ftiade by the Southland A. and P. Association during recent years. At an early hour people began to pour into the city from all parts of the province to swell the crowds thronging the main thoroughfares, but the official pronouncement in that connection should prove interesting and illuminating. Visitors of prominence included Sir Joseph Ward, the Hon. G. J. Anderson (Minister of Labour), and the Hon. A. D. M'Leod (Minister for Lands). The last-named is on his first official visit to Southland, and it can be safely said that he will return to Wellington profoundly impressed by what he mis seen during the past two days. HORSES. The Southland Show, like all other provincial and metropolitan shows, has come down to a very ordinary level in regard to numbers of exhibits in draught horses, though the quality probably holds its own with any part. This year’s show has attracted the leading breeders in Otago and Southland, and the society has done well to get as much competition as it has done. The breeding classes have filled well, and in the female portion of the section some excellent classes almost of pre-war strength were paraded. DRAUGHT GELDINGS. The show of working draught horses and teams was not up to the usual in the way of competition, but the New Zealand Express Co.’s teams of geldings which have been shown at several snows from the Royal at Palmerston North, southwards, make a show in themselves, and the quality is equal to the best seen in Southland. The gate receipts were a record for the association, the total being £1257, compared with £IO9O last year. (The following is the prize list; HORSES. DRAUGHT STALLIONS AND MARES. ..Judge; Mr Alex. Hunter (Hawera). .Entire horse, over three years. Two entries —Robt. Kennedy’s (Drummond) Bold Douglas 1, Peter Barron’s (Isla Ban!:) Hard Times 2. Entire colt, three years. Six entries— Andrew Carruthors’s (Middlemarch) Medrox Print 1 1 and champion, Thomsons, Ltd. (Dunedin) Brilliantsnine 2, Robt. Kennedy’s Royal Footprint 3. . Entire colt, two years. Five entries— James King’s (Gladstone) Victor’s Prince I and reserve champion, Reid and Lockio’s (Knapdale) Mainlight 2, J. C. Lindsay (OtaII uti) 5.Entire colt, one year. Three entries— Robt. Kennedy’s Bonnie Footprint 1, Borstal Farm's Borstal Footprint 2. Brood mare, over three years. One entry —Robert Kennedy’s Lady Bute 1. Colonial-bred brood mare. Six entries— Thomson’s (Ltd.) Lady Agatha 1, D. G. Wright’s Mona Ronald 2, Robt. Kennedy’s Lady Footprint 3. Yeld mare, any age. Eight entries— Fleming Bros.’ (Crook.ston) Boquhan EToctra 1 and champion, D. G. Wright 2 and 4, Thomsons (Ltd.) 3. Filly, throe years. Five entries —Robt. Kennedy 1, Fleming Bros. 2, Thos. Logan

(Otama) 3. Filly, two years. Six entries —Robert Kennedy 1, Fleming Bros. 2 and reserve champion, Reid and Lockie 3. Filly, one year. Eight entries—ThomBOWs (Ltd.) 1, Lindsay Bros. (Drummond) 2, D. G. Wright 3. Brood mare and two of her progeny. Two entries— Walter Blackie and Sons 1, James King 2. Four mares or fillies, two years and upwards, One entry—Roht Kennedy 1. Three mares or fillies,, two years and upwards. Three entries —Fleming Bros 1, Boot, Kennedy 2, Thos. Logan 3. Pair of mares or fillies, two years and upwards. Six entries—Fleming Bros. 1, Roht. Kennedy 2, Thos. Logan 3. Best type of Clydesdale breed, male or female. Twelve entries—Andrew Carrutliets’s Medrox Print 1. Fleming Bros.’ Boquhar Electra 2, Thomsons (Ltd.) Lady Agatha 3.

DRAUGHT GELDINGS. Judge: Mr Peter Davidson (Pleasant Point). Gelding, over three years. Seven entries —New Zealand Express Co. 1 and champion. Gelding, two years. Two entries —W alter Blackie and Sons (Ryal Bush) 1, New Zealand Express Co. 2. Pair of mares or geldings, or mare and gelding. Four entries —Now Zealand Express Co. 1 and 2, Walter Blackie and Sous Pair of mares or geldings, or mare and gelding, most suitable for artillery purposes. Four entries —New Zealand Express Co. i, 2, and 3. Team of three mares or geldings, throe years old and upwards. Two entries — N.Z. Express Co. 1, Walter Blackie and Sons 2. Four-horse team, in working condition. Two entries —N.Z. Express Co. 1, Walter Blackie and Sons 2. Pair of mares or geldings, best suited for town lorry work. Three entries—N.Z. Express Co. 1,2, and 3. Spring van mare or gelding, up to 30cwt. Four entries—N.Z. Express Co. 1,2, and 5. Spring van mare or gelding, up to one t6n. Ten. entries —N.Z. Express Co. 1 and 5 Wm Smith and Co., Ltd. (InvercargrUl) 2. Spring yan mare or gelding, up to lOcwt. Eight entries —S. G. Mitchell (Invercargill) 1, J. E. Watson and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 2, N.Z. Express Co. 3. ’ Spring van mare or gelding, up to one ion,, to, have been in use in Invercargill for three months prior to the show. Eight entries—N.Z. Express Co. 1 and 3, Wm. Sihith and Co. 2. Tradesmen’s delivery turnout. Four entries—o, W. Hughes 1, John Coster 2, N.Z, Hardware Co. 3. Trades display, not more than three vehicles. Three entries —N.Z. Express Co. 1 and 2, Lynch and Paskell 3. V THOROUGHBREDS. Judge: Mr W. F. Parkinson (Kaituna). • Entire, any age. Two entries—F. 11. Donovan’s (Makarewa) F'leetham 1 and champion. . .. Mare or filly. Five entries—Mrs N. Dawson’s (Toa) Topsy 1 and champion, John Kennedy’s (Fortification) Madam Fedelrria 2 and reserve champion. Filly, two years. One entry—A. M. frying (Woodlands) 1. LIGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr W. F. Parkinson (Kaituna). Eleven-stone hack. Seventeen entries — Andrew Cartwright’s (Spar Bush) Shirley 1, J. S. Waddell’s (Waikaka Valley) Red Mac 2, F. H. Bennett’s (Rosedale) Jack 3. Cob, under 15 hands. Eight entries— Ms*’N. Dawson 1, A. E. G. Parker’s (Stirling)- 2, Wm. Kennedy (Otautau) 3. •Pony stallion, 14 hands and under. Two ‘entries—A. Lindsay’s (Wyndham) Prince Charming 1, Morgan Brice’s (Waipongo) Golden King 2. Boy’s pony, 14 hands and under. Eleven entries —T. M'Mullin (East Gore) 1, J. Dooley (Otautau) 2, A, Falconer (Makarewa) 3. Light harness mare or gelding, under 15 hands Five entries—A. E. G. Parker 1, William Kennedy (Otautau) 2, Adam Jack 3. Girl’s pony, 14 hands or under. Eight entries —J.. Horne’s (Morton Mains) Creamy 1“ Lynn Thomas (Toa) 2, A. Falconer 3. Pony. 15 hands or under. Eight entries — A. Falconer 1 and 2, Charles E. Clark 3. Pony, not over 14.2 hands, to be ridden in the ring. Ten entries —J. M’Mullin 1, William Kennedy 2, J. Dooley (Otautau) 3. ' Pony, 12 hands and under, to be ridden. Four entries—W. J. Taylor (West Plains) E Charles E. Clark 2. ; Lady's'hack, 15 hands and under, to ho by a lady. Seven entries —A. E. G. Porker- 1, Mrs N. Dawson 2, William Ken-

t&iy 3. ' ■ Best lady rider—Mrs N. Dawson and Miss Sweotman (equal) 1. - hands or under, to bo ridden. ' BS* entries —I. M'Mullin 1, J. Dooley 2, Cqron Thomas 3. Pony, 13 hands or under, to be driven. Jour entries—W. G. Clark 1, George Pleads f ’ Pony. 12 hands or under, to bo driven. Gw entry —Charles E. Clark (Lochiel) 1. ' j&Sit’ and tidiest turnout. Five entries— William Kennedy 1. A. E. G. Parker 2, Andrew Cartwright 3. HACKNEY STALLIONS AND TROTTERS. Judgags. Mr R. H. Bisset (Timaru),

Brood mare, three years old and over. One entry —Adam Jack (Richmond Grove) 1. Filly, colt, or gelding two years. Two entries—J. W. Ritchie (West Plains) 1, A. B. Stiles (Seaward Bush) 2. Filly or colt, one year. Four entries — E. Phillips (Woodlands) 1, J. W. Ritchie 2, Donald Cameron (Lome) 3. ROADSTERS. Judge: Mr R. H. Bissett (Timaru). Roadster, up to 13 stone. Ten entries — Miss 0. M‘Lachlan’s (Waimate) Self Defence 1. T. Horne's (Morton Mains) Echo 2, Andrew Cartwright 5. Roadster, up to 15 stone. Six entries — Andrew Cartwright’s Dan 1, Miss D. Mowat (Dunedin) 2, A. W. Green (Balclutha) 3. Lady’s hack, over 15 hands, to be lidden by a lady. Twelve entries —Miss C. M'Lachlan’s (\Vaimate) Self Defence 1, Mrs N. Dawson 2, John Kennedy 3. Light harness mare or gelding, 15 hands and over. Six entries—Win. Kennedy 1, Andrew Cartwright 2. ' W. Green 3. Dogcart horse, mai or gelding, to be driven. Five entries—Andrew Cartwright 1 and 3. A. W. Green 2. Pair of carriage horses, to be. driven. One entry—C. W. Hughes (Richmond Grove) 1. Tandem team, to be driven. Two entries —C. W. Hughes 3. Pair of buggy horses, 15 hands and over, to be driven. One entry—C. W. Hughes 1. PIGS. Judge: Mr David Marshall (Walaniwa). Berkshire boar, 12 months and over. Three entries—C. J. Officer’s Thornbury 1 and champion, Borstal Farm 2. Berkshire sow, 12 months and over. One entry—'T. A. Stephens (West Plains) 1 and champion. Yorkshire boar, 32 months and over. One entry—Borstal Farm 1. Boar, any other breed, 12 months and over. One entry—Borstal Farm 1. DAIRY AND FARM PRODUCE. Judges; Messrs E. Walker and F. H. Taylor. Separator fresh butter, not factory made. Nine entries—Mrs T. E. Biondell (Oreti Plains) 1, Mrs A. Macintosh (Wairio) 2, Mrs R. M'Donald (Woodlands) 3. Fresh butter, not factory or separator made. Eight entries —Mrs T. E. Biondell and Mrs E. M'Donald equal 1, Miss D. Allan (Lumsden) 3. Separator fresh butter, not factory made, novice class. Seven entries —Mrs A. Mackintosh 1, Mrs James Robertson (Waikoikoi) 2, Mrs T. E. Biondell 3. Fresh butter, not factory or separator made, novice class. Five entries —Mrs A. Mackintosh 1, Miss D. Allen 2, Mrs James Robertson 3. Fancy butter. Four entries—Miss E. M. Gill (Winton) 1 and 3, ;Mrs D. Allen 2. Powdered butter, in jars. Seven entries —Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Mrs M. E. Lawson (Tuatapere) 2, Miss D. Allen 3. Salt butler. Six entries —Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Miss A. Mackintosh 2, Mrs Hector Macdonald (Hokonui) 3. HAMS AND BACON. Judge: Mr W. Smellie (Otautau). Cured ham. Seven entries—Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 1 and 2, J. E. Boniface (Invercargill) 3. Flitch bacon. Two entries—Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 1 and 2. Rolled bacon. Six entries —Lindsay and Co. 1 and 2, J. E. Boniface 3. Beef ham. Two entries—Lindsay and Co. 1 and 2. Cured ham, farmers’ class. One entry— Arthur Ellison (Drummond) 1. Cured rolled bacon, farmers’ class. One entry—Arthur Ellison 1. JUMPING COMPETITIONS. Judge:‘Mr W. F. Parkingson. Jumper, to carry not less than 14st. Eleven entries —M. Roche 1, H. Johnston 2, Miss D. Mowat 3. Jumper, to 'bo ridden by a lady. Ten entries—H. Johnston 1, Miss D. Mowat 2, J. Langford 3. Best lady rider—Miss Mowat 1, Mrs Dawson 2.

Jumping in couples. Seven entries—J. S. Hazlett and A. Falconer 1. W. Wayte and VV. Hazlett 2, G. Wayte and H. Johnston 3.

Leaping championship of Southland. First prize, £4O and special trophy value £lO 10s; second £ls. Twenty-one entries —Miss D. Mowat 1 W. Falconer 2, M*s C. M‘Lachlan 3, Miss Mowat 4. Best gentleman rider—B. Williams. High jump. Three entries —Miss Mowat 1 and 2, A. Falconer 3.

Best type of list hunter, which has qualified m the jumping competitions. Ten entries —Miss D.' Mowat 1 and 3, Miss M‘Lachlan 2.

Best type of 14st hunter. Three entries -M. Roche 1, Mias D. Mowat 2, T. Horne 3.